PinnedAnnika HottainWise & WellWhen the Suicidal Teen Grows UpHow my teenage suicidality evolved undetected·9 min read·Oct 23, 2023--22--22
PinnedAnnika HottainWise & WellThe Gross Physical Symptoms of Autism That No One Wants to Talk AboutWhy are bodily functions so hard to discuss openly?·11 min read·Sep 18, 2023--57--57
PinnedAnnika HottaHow to Make the Hiring Process Accessible for Disabled Candidates10 tips that go beyond an EEO statement.·7 min read·Jul 15, 2023--6--6
Annika HottainAn Injustice!Netflix’s “Geek Girl” and Subtle Autism RepresentationWhere Harriet Manners’ character can improve·8 min read·6 days ago--12--12
Annika HottainCoping with CapitalismIndependence Looks Different For Everyone, Especially If You’re DisabledWhy I will never be fully independent, and that’s okay·6 min read·Jun 11, 2024--23--23
Annika HottainPink Hair & PronounsMy Weird Relationship With Gender as an Autistic PersonIt ranges from crushing pressure to ambivalence·8 min read·Jun 6, 2024--26--26
Annika HottainThe Point of ViewObnoxious Tourists Aren’t The Only Thing Ruining JapanMy nuanced perspective as a fed-up foreign resident·7 min read·Jun 1, 2024--3--3
Annika HottainAn Injustice!Does This Make Me A Bad Disability Advocate?The struggles of advocating for yourself vs. others·8 min read·May 25, 2024--18--18
Annika HottainILLUMINATION’S MIRRORDon’t Call Me ‘Special Needs,’ And Other Ableist Words You May Be UsingYour guide to ableist terms and what to use instead, whether in writing or everyday conversations·7 min read·May 19, 2024--36--36
Annika HottainILLUMINATIONSensory Joys As An Autistic PersonTen sights, sounds, and smells that make me happy·5 min read·May 17, 2024--3--3